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2026 McInnes Scholarship Award Recipient

Published - April 29, 2026 Read
A mother sheep and her lamb.

April Wake County Livestock Newsletter

Published - April 15, 2026 Read
Booth for "Successful Gardener" with staff advising visitors at an indoor fair

Where to Find the NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers this Spring!

Published - March 26, 2026 Read

News From Wake County Center

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Congratulations, Wake County 4-H Award Winners!

Published - April 28, 2026

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Citizen Science Program Needs Your Help Observing the Weather!

Published - April 22, 2026

A flock of sheep standing or sitting in a field.
Sheep & Goat 101: From Pasture to Possibility

Published - April 15, 2026

Image of beef cattle.
Wake County Cattlemen’s Interest Meeting & Listening Session

Published - March 25, 2026

Four children standing in front of a gold backdrop and green balloons; center girl holds a 4‑H award plaque.
From Presentations to Celebrations: Your 4-H Moment Awaits!

Published - January 12, 2026

USDA announces January 15 national batching deadline for major NRCS conservation programs
NRCS Conservation Program Updates for NC Farmers

Published - January 4, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
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Scholarship Opportunity for High School Seniors in Wake County: Due March 25th

Published - December 10, 2025

Child holding a heifer in a barn; text "4-H Dairy Heifer Program 2026 CALENDAR"
4-H Dairy Heifer Program Calendar Fundraiser

Published - November 13, 2025

From: Dairy
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Upcoming Events

Today
Master Gardner Booth: State Farmer's Market Saturday | May 09 | 9:00 AM — 1:00 PM 1201 Agriculture St, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
Today
Master Gardener Booth: Wake Forest Farmer's Market Saturday | May 09 | 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM 235 S Taylor St, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA
OST Summer Summit 2026 Register with Eventbrite Wednesday | May 13 | 9:00 AM — 3:00 PM 1890 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606
PLT for Summer Camps! Explore Your Environment K-8 Project Learning Tree Workshop Friday | May 15 | 9:00 AM — 4:00 PM Piedmont Wildlife Center, 364 Leigh Farm Rd, Durham, NC 27707, USA
Master Gardner Booth: State Farmer's Market Saturday | May 16 | 9:00 AM — 1:00 PM 1201 Agriculture St, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
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News From NC State Extension

peanut pods after digging
Question About USG 500 Peanut Notes No. 67 2026

Published - May 9, 2026

From: Peanut
Puncturing of a pod caused by southern corn rootworm.
Vertento Receives Label for In-Furrow Application in Peanuts Peanut Notes No. 66 2026

Published - May 9, 2026

From: Peanut
Two 4-H members wearing LED headphones point toward the camera while participating the silent disco at 4-H Congress.
Take the Stage at NC 4-H Congress 2026

Published - May 8, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
close up of a tobacco plant with necrotic tissue due to TSW disease
Thrips Flight and TSWV Risk Assessment Report – May 7, 2026

Published - May 7, 2026

From: Tobacco Growers Information
Peanut plants on May 7 after planting on April 16
Peanut Stands After Early Planting Peanut Notes No. 65 2026

Published - May 7, 2026

From: Peanut
Kristi Willard receiving CALS Award
Celebrating Excellence: Kristi Willard Receives the CALS Award of Excellence for Public Service

Published - May 6, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus) a black and white mosquito biting a person.
Mosquitos Are Back . . .

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Gardening
Judging Practice
NC Skillathon & Livestock Judging Clinics

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
Peanut seedling that has recently emerged
One-Two Punch for Thrips Suppression Peanut Notes No. 64 2026

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Peanut
Planting peanuts near Lewiston North Carolina
Use of In-furrow Products Peanut Notes No. 63 2026

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Peanut
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